Manual itinerant work to perform hand tree planting, pre-commercial thinning, and herbicide application to reforest and maintain timberlands. Plant bare-root or containerized trees using a shovel, hoe dad, dibble bar, or hoe. Transport trees in a tree bag and select optimum planting location that meets spacing, soil and shade requirements. Bare soil as needed. Dig holes at pre-determined intervals. Place seedling in hole and pack soil firmly around plant using foot and planting tool. Sort tree seedlings, discarding substandard seedlings, according to standard charts or verbal instructions. Identify diseased or undesirable trees and remove them, using power saws or hand saws. Thin and space trees and control weeds and undergrowth, using manual tools and chemicals, or supervise workers performing these tasks. Fill sprayer tanks with water and chemicals, according to formulas. Perform reforestation or forest renewal. Confer with other workers to discuss issues such as safety, cutting heights, or work needs. Check equipment to ensure that it is operating properly. Mix herbicides for application to trees, shrubs, lawns, or botanical crops. As a minor activity, mark boundary lines. Workers who apply for and obtain, or currently hold a FLC or FLCE certificate of registration with driving authorized by the USDOL Wage and Hour Division during the employment period may transport workers, count and check, and may be offered additional work hours. Employer may pay a piece rate of $30.00 per 1000 trees planted correctly or the highest prevailing wage rate in each state, whichever is higher.
Employment period: Oct 1, 2026 – May 29, 2027
